Punitive measures would only empower the “hard-liners” against the Deng “moderates” with whom the West needed to engage. . . Subsequent administrations both Democratic and Republican perpetuated this policy, which was based more on hopeful theories than the rather depressing facts. ..…

Democratic impulses are being balanced with technocratic guidance. Social discourse in the West not only boasts of rights but speaks of responsibilities. ..…

As we’ve said before, it's possible to engage in the democratic process w/o these claims. ..…